If you’re currently training for, or hoping to train for a half marathon or marathon – you’re in the right place. Here you’ll find all tips related to half marathon and marathon running. Everything from increasing your mileage, finding a training plan, overcoming mental barriers, finding the right running gear, and recovery. These half marathon and marathon tips are everything you need for your best race ever.
Narrowing down the best marathons in the US can be quite challenging, since there are seemingly endless options from which to choose. With multiple marathons in each state, so many different course options, race sizes, fun themes and beautiful scenery, finding your bucket list marathon can feel impossible. What are the best marathons in the…
Running a 5 hour marathon is a goal for many distance runners. Seasoned runners and new runners alike often find themselves aiming to complete a 5 hour marathon at some point. A 5 hour marathon pace might sound relatively easy during training, but maintaining the pace for 26.2 miles is an entirely different story. What…
Developing a marathon strategy might sound like something only the pros need to do, but on the contrary. Just about every runner can benefit from developing a marathon strategy – whether it’s your very first or you’re aiming for a new PR. What is a marathon strategy? A marathon strategy is exactly what it sounds…
If you’re considering a couch to marathon program, you’re not alone. Most of us assume that those who run marathons have been running for years prior to finishing. However, you might be surprised to find that that’s not always the case. Thousands of runners go from couch to marathon each year – usually after only…
Wondering what to do the day before a marathon (or half marathon)? You’re certainly not alone. Whether it’s your first race or fiftieth, the day before a race always brings some anxiety. Even after months of training, planning and preparing, last-minute changes or unexpected events nearly always occur. The events that take place the day…
Progressing from a 10k to half marathon is a natural step for most runners, but can often feel intimidating. Preparing for a half marathon requires a significant increase in training volume after a 10k, since it is nearly double the distance. How long does it take to go from 10k to half marathon? For runners…